52.227-19 (June 1987) or any equivalent support@symmetricom.com agency regulation or contract clause. Use, duplication or disclosure of Software is Phone: subject to Symmetricom’s standard com- Worldwide (Main Number) mercial license terms, and non-DOD 1-408-428-7907 Departments and Agencies of the U.S.
Accessing the System Checking System Status Checking Alarms and Input Frequency Understanding Alarm Output Checking Model Number and Software Version Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Replacing Fuses To replace a fuse Verifying Operational Problems Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Introduction Symbols About This Manual Conventions Symmetricom 5087B Overview Front panel Rear panel...
• Do not place power supply cords or other cables on top of unit or against heatsinks. • Operating and maintenance personnel must receive proper training before installing or maintaining electrical equipment. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
CE marking. This symbol attests compliance to applicable European Directives. Fuse. Signal input. Signal output. Alarm signal out. LAN port. Chassis ground. Earth terminal symbol: used to indicate an earth ground connection to chassis. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Chapter 2, “Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B” contains important safety information and describes how to install the Symmetricom 5087B, set the gain, and assign a fixed IP address. Chapter 3, “Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B” describes how to monitor alarms.
• Variable information displayed in response to commands Note This symbol means the following information is a note that gives you important information that may affect how you use the Symmetricom 5087B. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Its input accepts 1 to 10 MHz sine waves at amplitudes of 0.3 to 3.0 Vrms and uses automatic gain control to maintain the set output level when the input signal level varies. The Symmetricom 5087B produces low noise copies of the input signal on each of its 12 outputs. Output amplitude can be adjusted from 0.75 to 3 Vrms via a potentiometer...
Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B Installing the Symmetricom 5087B Adjusting the Output Level Assigning a Static IP Address Cleaning...
Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B Installing the Symmetricom 5087B The Symmetricom 5087B ships ready for installation into a standard 19" (48.3 cm) rack. Accessories included: • CD-ROM documentation P/N 05087-13402) • Power cord • Rear brackets with attaching hardware (Replacement kit P/N...
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(Optional.) Connect a TTL input device to the ALARM BNC connector on the rear panel of the Symmetricom 5087B. (Optional.) Connect a LAN cable to the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the Symmetricom 5087B.
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Installing and Setting Up the Symmetricom 5087B For information about configuring the network connection, see “Assigning a Static IP Address" on page 18. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Connect an oscilloscope to the output you want to change. Using a small flat-head screwdriver, turn the potentiometer next to the LED for the output until the oscilloscope shows the output level you want. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Lantronix® Web site as an Adobe® Acrobat® PDF file. Go to: http://www.lantronix.com If you move the Symmetricom 5087B to a different network hub after NOT E setting up the static IP address, the host computer may not be able to make a connection.
The system returns I5087B-00\r\n, where the 00 is the hardware version, and turns on the front panel input LEDs for two seconds before returning to normal operation. If you see these responses, you know you are communicating with the unit. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Clean the main chassis with a soft cloth dampened with a mild soap and water solution. Do not spray or use too much liquid when cleaning the unit. Liquid CAUTION can enter the unit and damage sensitive electronic components. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Accessing the System Checking System Status Understanding Alarm Output...
Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Accessing the System You access the Symmetricom 5087B system remotely by connecting to its Command-And-Response (CNR) Port through the Ethernet connection. The CNR port (Port 10001), which uses TCP/IP, lets users input commands, displays results of the commands, and publishes alarms as they occur.
Bit position Bit value and description character position a or f 19 and 18 Remote control bits: 1:1 = Not available 17 and 16 Front panel switch control bits: 1:1 = Not available Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
1 = output 2 failed 1 = output 1 failed Understanding Alarm Output The Symmetricom 5087B automatically publishes alarms to the CNR port as they occur. The alarms appear in the format ALARMabcde where abcde is the summary status of the input and output signals. The format of the alarm status is identical to the “S”...
To check the model number • Type: I The system returns I5087B-00\r\n. To check the software version • Type: V The system returns Vxx\r\n where xx is the software version. Example: V00. Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
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Monitoring the Symmetricom 5087B Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
• USA, Canada, Latin America including Caribbean, Pacific Rim including Asia, Australia, and New Zealand: 1-408-428-7907 • USA toll-free: 1-888-367-7966 (1-888-FOR-SYMM) • Europe, Middle East & Africa: 49 700 32886435 • www.symmetricom.com The Symmetricom 5087B does not have any user-serviceable parts.
Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Replacing Fuses If you know that a local event caused blown fuses throughout a rack, you can replace the fuses in each Symmetricom 5087B power entry module. Required for this procedure: • Small flat-head screwdriver • Replacement fuse for a standard IEC 320 power entry module with...
Verifying Operational Problems If the unit does not operate properly after you have verified that: • the correct power is applied to the rear of the Symmetricom 5087B • the fuses are good, return the unit to Symmetricom, Inc. for repair.
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Troubleshooting the Symmetricom 5087B Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Specifications Directives Electrical Specifications Environmental Specifications Physical Specifications...
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The unit complies with all essential requirements of the Directives. For technical assistance, contact the factory. Signed by: Name: S.R. Stein Position: President Done at Boulder, Colorado U.S.A on 27 January 2005 Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Specifications Directives The Symmetricom 5087B unit is designed to comply with the following directives and standards. Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC Council Directive on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic compatibility (EMC Directive with amendments). Safety 73/23/EEC...
Specifications Electrical Specifications Table 3 lists the electrical specifications for the Symmetricom 5087B. Table 3 Electrical specifications Item Specification Protection Class Class I (Grounded Type) Power Input 100 to 240 V~ 50/60 Hz Fluctuations not to exceed ± 10% of nominal supply voltage.
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Output isolation is measured by injecting 900 Hz signal (0.5Vpp and 20us wide) into an output port and measuring the associated phase noise spur at 900 Hz offset on adjacent output ports and input port. < -100dBc Output to input Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Relative Humidity Altitude In Use 0°C to 50°C 10% to 85% (non-condensing) 4,000 meters (15,000 ft) Storage –62°C to 75°C 5% to 95% non-condensing) Transportation –62°C to 75°C 5% to 95% non-condensing) Symmetricom 5087B Operations and Maintenance Manual Rev. E...
Symmetricom 5087B Wideband Distribution Amplifier Operations and Maintenance Manual Glossary Line feed Carriage return Command and Response DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol electrostatic discharge light-emitting diode least significant bit most significant bit portable document format printed wiring assembly radio frequency...